Cultural Happenings in & around Hudson County 

VISUAL ARTS

HAMILTON SQUARE NORTH CONDOMINIUMS, 232 Pavonia Ave, JC. Opening Reception: Wed, Jan. 18, 6-8 pm: SHARED GAZE, UNCOMMON VISION, paintings by Jeanne Tremel and Eliot Markell.

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LITM, 140 Newark Ave, JC. www.litm.com. Opens Tues, Jan. 3, 7-11:30 pm. Mia Buchananâ€s UTOPIA. Mia Buchanan was born in Japan where she studied academic art and graphic design and continued her education at Parsons in New York. “Human imagination is a tremendous weapon for peace of mind. Imagination allows for correct decisions and responses. Imagination develops the fight against discrimination and hate.”  $6 drink specials all night.

107 BOWERS GALLERY & ARTSPACE, 107 Bowers Street, C2, JC, (201) 280-04821, kd@107bowersgallery.com. Opening Sun, Jan. 14, 2-5 pm through Feb. 1:  THE COLLINS BROTHERS: A RETROSPECTVE. Octogenarian artist Myles Collins and his brothers Noel and Bill exhibit paintings along with Myles†whimsical sculptures, works that go back to his days as a commercial artist in NYC. “Myles, 88, has lived in Jersey City Heights since 1963. He is a retired NYC commercial artist who continues to create every day, whether its paintings, sculptures or pen & ink drawings.” (See the inside artist feature on Myles Collins in this RVO issue.)

VICTORY HALL DRAWING ROOMS, 180 Grand St, JC. (201) 823-93923; drawingrooms.org. Opens Fri, Jan 20 – Sun, Feb. 6. Hours: Fri, 4-7 pm; Sat & Sun, 12-6 pm. THE BIG SMALL SHOW featuring the work of more than 100 artists. Meet artists on 1/29; 2/4, and 2/12, 3-5 pm.

 PROTO GALLERY, 66 Willow Ave, (Neumann Leather Building) HOB. Through Jan. 29:  MYSTERIANS. “This show is an exploration of work by Michael Kukla, Jackie Mock, and Suzanne Goldenberg. Proto Gallery is a contemporary art space founded by artist Nick De Pirro. It exhibits new work in all media by emerging and mid-career artists in a 2,500 sq. ft. main exhibition space and auxiliary video projection room.”

BARSKY GALLERY, 48 Harrison St, HOB. (888) 465-4949; barskyallery.com. BARSKY GALLERYâ€S WINTER EXHIBITION. “The rotating collection is a showcase of recent works by gallery-represented artists, embodying an eclectic mix of contemporary original art priced for every budget.” Winter hours: Mon & Tues, by appointment; Wed-Sun, 11 am-6 pm.

 WORD JERSEY CITY bookstore, 123 Newark Ave, JC. Tues, Jan. 17, 7-10 pm, Gay Talese presents HIGH NOTES. “Join Gay Talese for a celebration of his newest book: selections from six decades of an illustrious writing career. When Gay Talese left THE NEW YORK TIMES in 1965 to write for ESQUIRE, he brought with him a journalistic style entirely his own, which combined his literary sensibility and craftsmanship with a talent for cultural observation and an interest in American everyday life–in taboo topics and overlooked truths.”

KID STUFF

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, 222 Jersey City Blvd, JC. www.lsc.org. Sat, Jan. 14, 10 am-12 noon: MAKERLAB: ELECTRONIC SEWING. “Join us in Liberty Science Centerâ€s MakerLab where kids will use 3-D printers to create their own custom glowing bookmark, flag, or bracelet. Students will learn the science behind electronic sewing and take their creations home. To book your spot, call (201)253-1310 or email sales@lsc.org. Availability is limited. LSCâ€s new MakerLab boasts 3D printers, a vacuformer, and everything else you need for hands-on designing and creating.”

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Through Jan 8, 2017: CURIOUS GEORGE: LETâ€S GET CURIOUS! “Letting curiosity and inquiry be their guides, children explore familiar buildings and locales from the “Curious George” books and television series on PBS Kids. The exhibit presents key concepts in science, math, and engineering, which are woven throughout the exhibit. Activities invite children to learn like Curious George does—through direct experience and problem solving!”

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Tues-Fri. 12:30, 2, & 3:30‌ pm; Sat. & Sun, 10 & 11:30 am & 4:30 pm. EARTHFLIGHT 3D. “Fly wingtip to wingtip with some of the worldâ€s most charismatic birds. On their fantastic journeys, the birds visit some of the most spectacular animal events and locations on Earth. Our 300-seat Joseph D. Williams 3D Science Theater offers shorter running Real D 3D Digital Films are suitable for all ages. These movies pack lots of great action into 20 – 40 minutes.”  

SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING

FOX AND CROW, 594 Palisade Ave, JC. Fri, Jan. 20, 10 pm-12 midnight;

SWINGADELIC: LIVE IN THE PARLOUR. “Swingadelic began in 1998 as the neo-swing movement was cresting. Upright bassist Dave Post gathered his jazz & blues playing friends together to play engagements at New York Cityâ€s Supper Club, Swing 46 and Windows on The World, the former restaurant atop the World Trade Center. Swingadelic has maintained a residency for six years at Maxwellâ€s in Hoboken where it performs every other Monday as a ten piece “little big band.” The group performs as a quintet doing a Duke Ellington program in Hudson schools.

BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, 141 Bright St, JC. Mon, JAZZ JAM; Tues & Wed: KARAOKE; Thurs: OPEN MIC NIGHT; Fri: COMEDY; Sat & Sun: Brunch, DANCE, KARAOKE, OPEN MIC.

ARTS FUNDRAISER

ART HOUSE PRODUCTONS, 136 Magnolia Ave, JC. Sat, Jan 28, 8-11:55 pm: Art House presents the 11th Annual SNOW BALL. “SNOW BALL is a ‘black tie creative†gala to benefit Art Houseâ€s innovative arts programs, and features live music, light fare, open bar, silent auction and a festive arts-friendly crowd. 8 pm, Welcome and Hors dâ€oeuvres; 8:30, Silent Auction and Live Music by Manouche Bag; 9:15, A Toast to Art House; 9:30, Best Dressed Contest; 9:45, DJ George “Soul” Fernandez; 10:30, Silent Auction closes. Tix: $90 in advance; ($100 at the door). $150 VIP ticket gives access to a private reception at Art House from 7 pm-8 pm. This exclusive event includes champagne, a private concert by a cappella group Cabaret Sauvignon, a gift bag, and a first-look tour of the Snow Ball silent auction items.”

SHAKESPEARE IN JC

JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER, Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Ave, JC. www.jctcenter.org. Opens Thurs, Jan 26, 7:30 pm. HAMLET, directed by Javier Antonio González. “It is bitter cold. Rank corruption festers at the center of power, indulging in excess while war looms on the horizon. Denmark is a prison, and for Hamlet there is no way out but through murder, suicide, or madness. Featuring Michael Barringer, Brooke Bell, Laura Butler Rivera, Jon Froehlich, Jorge Luna, Tania Molina, Pedro Leopoldo Sánchez Tormes, Veraalba Santa, David Skeist, and Anne Gridley as Hamlet. For tix go to ticketfly.com.”

OUT OF TOWN HAPPENINGS

 THE NEW VICTORY THEATER, 229 W. 42^nd St, NYC. www.newvictory.org. Jan 6-15, OH, BOY! “Simeon: fourteen, awkward, a brainiac. Morgan: eight, also awkward, also a brainiac. Venice: five, adorable. Orphaned and alone in the world, they make a vow to never be separated. Enter Balthazar: 26, handsome, gay and the kids’ older, immature half-brother they never knew they had. He’s also their only hope for staying together. But is Balthazar ready to give up his irresponsible party boy ways to become their guardian? Honest and heartrending, OH BOY!, based on the book by Marie Aude-Murail, is a one-man tour de force exploring what it means to be a family, and the importance of pulling together when faced with some of life’s most devastating moments.”

  NEWARK MUSEUM, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ. (973) 596-6550; www.newarkmuseum.org. Now on view, 1^st Fl, North Wing; NATIVE ARTISTS OF NORTH AMERICA features more than 100 rarely exhibited objects from throughout the United States and Canada. “NATIVE ARTISTS OF NORTH AMERICA celebrates the great diversity of styles, media and creativity of Native artists and places them in the broader context of American art. Among the works on view include expertly woven Pomo baskets, exquisite hand-made items of dress from across the continent, and Southwestern pottery and textiles.  Other highlights include works by the Haida master carver Charles Edenshaw and Pueblo painters Fred Kabotie, Tonita Peña and Awa Tsireh. Additional works by contemporary Native American artists are installed in adjacent galleries, including recent acquisitions by Jeffrey Gibson and Preston Singletary.”

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NIMBUS DANCE WORKS, Frank R. Conwell MS4 Auditorium, 107 Bright St, JC.  (201) 377-0718; www.nimbusdanceworks.org.  Dec. 13-18. Tix: $11 – $40 (early bird prices through 12/4; group discounts available) Nimbus Dance Works presents JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER 2016. “Jersey Cityâ€s largest annual performing arts event. Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet re-imagined with Jersey City flavor.  Join Nimbus Dance Works, Jersey Cityâ€s acclaimed professional dance company for the 7th year of its annual holiday tradition: Jersey City Nutcracker. Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two childrenâ€s urban holiday adventure leading them through fantasy, adversity and celebration and, along the way, teaching them lessons about friendship and community. Choreographed and directed by Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott, this adaption of Tchaikovskyâ€s holiday classic is performed by a stand-out cast of professional dancers from Nimbus Dance Works joined by youth and adults from the community as they portray familiar characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, the Arabian Princess and Drosselmeyer – all with a Jersey City twist!”  (Appropriate for all ages; barrier-free event.)

FILM  

LANDMARK LOEWâ€S JERSEY CITY, 54 Journal Sq, JC. (201) 798-6055; info@friendofloews.org. Sun, Dec. 4 at 2 pm The Classic Holiday Show – On stage & Screen. Live concert, including sing-along and ITâ€S A WONDERFUL LIFE” HOSTED BY Donna Reedâ€s daughter, Mary Owen. $12 adults/$8 students & seniors. See Jimmy Steward in one of his best roles as George Bailey who learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Sat, Dec. 3, 10, 17; Tix: $14.50 adults; $12.50 kids 2-12 and seniors 62+. THE POLAR EXPRESS: An IMAX Experience, rolls into the world’s largest IMAX Dome theater for a limited engagement, just in time for the holidays. “This heart-warming film tells of a boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole on a journey of self-discovery. Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is directed by Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis and stars two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks.” NEW! Audiences also get to enjoy a brand new 15-minute holiday laser pre-show before each screening of the movie.

 VISUAL ARTS

RAVEN GALLERY & BOUTIQE, Newark Ave, JC, Curators, owners, artists Andrea McKenna and Javiera Rodriguez present through Jan 1: WEARABLE ART: Group Exhibition. (Pictured: “Sweet Dreams” collage by Luis Alves.) Featuring artists Andrea Brooke Dâ€Alessandro, Anthony Jr. Wills, Asha Ganpat, Carole Bailey, Chris Ernst, David Nicolato, Darya Warner, Eric Indin, Hailey Arango, John Kincaid, Kelly Heaton, Luca Cusolito, Luis Alves, Mollie Thonneson and Rafael Colon.

BARSKY GALLERY, 48 Harrison St, HOB. (888) 465-4949; barskyallery.com.

BARSKY GALLERYâ€S WINTER EXHIBITION AND SALE is on now. “The rotating collection is a showcase of recent works by gallery-represented artists, embodying an eclectic mix of contemporary original art priced for every budget.” Winter hours: Mon & Tues, by appointment; Wed-Sun, 11 am-6 pm. (Pictured: Aymar de Villele, “Planet Earth” Oil on Canvas.)

 MANA CONTEMPORARY, 818 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 604-2702, www.manacontemporary.com. Through Aug 1, 2017: JOHN CHAMBERLAIN: PHOTOGRAPHS. Mana Contemporary and Ayn Foundation present a kinetic series of photographs taken with a swing-lens Widelux camera from the legendary artist, curated by Tad Wiley. “This exhibition showcases 70 works, ranging between 1989 and 2002. Known primarily for his sculptures, Chamberlain actively experimented in all mediums, including painting, film, and photography. He once referred to these works as ‘self-portraits of the nervous system†using the camera more as an extension of his body than of his mindâ€s eye.”

 DEEP SPACE GALLERY, 77 Cornelison Ave, JC (201) 777-0166. Closing Night Dec. 3, 6-10 pm: GLOSSBLACK, solo exhibition. “Raised in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Jimmy is an American graffiti writer who began painting in the early 2000s. Today, with over a decade of work under his belt, he has solidified himself as a nationally recognized practitioner of the art. As graffiti culture rises in popularity, he manages to continually find new territory, creating pieces that are instantly recognizable. Working predominantly in aerosol and oil paint, his dynamic lettering styles, layering techniques, craftsmanship, and dedication to detail result in striking works of art.” For more info, www.glossblack.org.

 THEATER

MILE SQUARE THEATRE, 1400 Clinton St, HOB. (201) 683-7014. www.milesquaretheatre.org; Through Sun, Dec. 18; Tix: $30/Students & Seniors, $18. ITâ€S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry. Directed by Mark Cirnigliaro. “Mile Square Theatre brings back its popular telling of the classic holiday film. A holiday treat for the entire family!”

  FOR THE KIDS

 JCTC-KIDS at the Jersey City Theater Center, Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Ave, JC. www.jctcenter.org. Sundays through Dec 11 at 1 pm: Puppetworks presents Lewis Carrollâ€s ALICE IN WONDERLAND.  Tix: Children: $8; $11 at the door. Adult: $9; $12 at the door. School discounts available. Go to www.jctcenter.org for tix.

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Through Jan 8, 2017: CURIOUS GEORGE: LETâ€S GET CURIOUS! “Letting curiosity and inquiry be their guides, children explore familiar buildings and locales from the “Curious George” books and television series on PBS Kids in Curious George: Letâ€s Get Curious! The exhibit presents key concepts in science, math, and engineering, which are woven throughout the exhibit. Activities invite children to learn like Curious George does—through direct experience and problem solving! Kids can also meet Curious George in person at the Science Center. George will visit December 28 and December 29. He will be there from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm; visit the Welcome Desk for specific location and times. Come take photos with him and give a big, friendly hug. Curious George canâ€t wait to meet your family!”

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. BODIES REVEALED* “LSP presents real human figures and organs that reveal the wonder and beauty of the human form. The exhibition shows detailed views of human anatomy, from whole body displays to individual skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and circulatory systems. Unlike models that idealize the body through the eyes of an artist, this exhibition shows the body and its systems as they really exist, including natural variation.*Bodies Revealed is a premium exhibition, available with the Premium Pass or a Combination Ticket.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Tues-Fri. 12:30, 2, & 3:30‌ pm; Sat. & Sun, 10 & 11:30 am & 4:30 pm. Earthflight 3D. “Fly wingtip to wingtip with some of the worldâ€s most charismatic birds. On their fantastic journeys, the birds visit some of the most spectacular animal events and locations on Earth. Our 300-seat Joseph D. Williams 3D Science Theater offers shorter running Real D 3D Digital Films are suitable for all ages. These movies pack lots of great action into 20 – 40 minutes.”

CLUBS

BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, 141 Bright St, JC. Mon, JAZZ JAM; Tues & Wed: KARAOKE; Thurs: OPEN MIC NIGHT; Fri: COMEDY; Sat & Sun: Brunch, DANCE, KARAOKE, OPEN MIC

 HAPPENINGS & HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

 ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents JC FRIDAYS, a city-wide celebration of the arts in JC. This quarterly citywide celebration of the arts is free and open to the public. It features art, performances, music, film and educational workshops. For more info call (201) 915-9911 Visit the website jcfridays.com for listings.

 HOBOKEN CITY HALL, 94 Washington St, HOB. (201) 420-2207; www.hobokennj.gov. Sat & Sun, Dec. 3 & 4; 11 am-5 pm. Mayor Dawn Zimmer & the City of Hoboken present the CITY HALL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR featuring art, photography & unique handcrafted gift items. (Please use Newark St. entrance.)

OUT OF TOWN HAPPENINGS

 THE NEW VICTORY THEATER, 229 W. 42^nd St, NYC. www.newvictory.org. Fri, Dec. 2 – Sun, Jan. 1 – “This holiday season experience the joyous spirit abundant in MOTHER AFRICA: MY HOME, a circus spectacular set in Cape Townâ€s largest township, Khayelitsha. Daring acrobats, jubilant dancers and mind-bending contortionists fill the New Victory stage when the sensational Drama Desk-nominated Circus der Sinne returns to NYC with electrifying live music and feats of extraordinary strength and dazzling skill. With performers representing African nations from Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, to South Africa and Ivory Coast, this radiantly rhythmic production exudes a palpable zest for life that will have the whole family on the edge of their seats—or, better yet, dancing in the aisles.”

 NEWARK MUSEUM, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ. (973) 596-6550; www.newarkmuseum.org. Now on view LIFE, LOVE, DEATH: THE BALLANTINES. “Beer built this house.  One child found happiness here.  One child found tragedy here. A half-century before becoming part of the Newark Museum complex, this National Historic Landmark mansion was home to one of the country’s most important beer dynasties. Through new interactive galleries, discover what really happened here during the Gilded Age.”

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 VISUAL ARTS

MANA CONTEMPORARY, 818 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 604-2702, www.manacontemporary.com. Through Feb. 25, 2017; hosted by Mana Contemporaryâ€s Middle East Center for the Arts (MECA):  TEXTILE – TERRITORY – TEXT; a group show that examines “concepts of identity, belonging, abjection, and exile in contemporary textile art works by Middle Eastern artists Etti Abergel, Andi Arnovitz, Asad Azi, Hila Lulu Lin Farah Kufr Birim, Fatma Shanan Dery, Mervat Essa, Leor Grady, Buthina Milhem, Yoav Raban, Farid Abu Shakra, Tal Shoshan, Nevet Yitzhak, Amira Ziyan. Curated by Irena Gordon, the show features video installations, animation, painting, photography, and sculpture.

DEEP SPACE GALLERY, 77 Cornelison Ave, JC (201) 777-0166. Opening Oct. 15 GLOSSBLACK, solo exhibition. “Raised in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Jimmy is an American graffiti writer who began painting in the early 2000s. Today, with over a decade of work under his belt, he has solidified himself as a nationally recognized practitioner of the art. As graffiti culture rises in popularity, he manages to continually find new territory, creating pieces that are instantly recognizable. Working predominantly in aerosol and oil paint, his dynamic lettering styles, layering techniques, craftsmanship, and dedication to detail result in striking works of art.” For more info, www.glossblack.org.

 THEATER 

 JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER, Merseles Studios, 339-345 Newark Ave, JC www.jctcenter.org.  Runs through Fri, Nov 11: VANITY. The theme is presented in both art and theater. Running

November 3, 4, at 7 pm: MAGNIFICENT YOU. “Multimedia performance, combining, dance, movement and film exploring the sociological, psychological, and spiritual causes & effects of narcissism –developed for Vanity by Driggproductions, a dance & film company in conjunction with  JCTC artist residency program – followed by a Talk-Back. Tix $18 Advance / $20 at the door

 JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER, Merseles Studios, 339-345 Newark Ave, JC www.jctcenter.org.  VANITY: the theme is presented in both art and theater. On stage Nov. 15, 16, 18, & 19: AND THEN THEY CAME FOR ME: REMEMBERING THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK. “This poignant multimedia play, by award-winning playwright James Still and directed by Susan Kerner, weaves videotaped interviews of two teen-age friends of Anne Frank – Holocaust survivors Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg – with live actors recreating scenes from their lives during WWII. The message of And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank resonates beyond the 20th century genocide in Europe. As performed by a racially diverse cast, the play speaks to the senseless persecution of people worldwide based on nationality, religion, race, and gender. Eva Schloss, Anne Frankâ€s posthumous stepsister and internationally honored Holocaust educator, will participate with the actors and director in a post-play discussion” Tix: $18 online/$20 at door.

 MILE SQUARE THEATRE, 1400 Clinton St, HOB. www.milesquaretheatre.org; (201) 683-7014. Mon, Nov. 7, 8 pm: (Tix $150 to support the theaterâ€s 2017 season). 2ND ANNUAL MST BROADWAY CABARET: AN EVENING OF SONG BY BROADWAY PERFORMERS. “Join some of Broadway’s most dynamic performers for an evening of show tunes from productions past and present at the intimate Mile Square Theatre. Performers include Leslie Becker (Bonnie and Clyde, Wicked), Joe Cassidy (If/Then, Catch Me If You Can), Michelle Duffy (Heathers), Graydon Long (The Audience), Sabina Petra (Beauty and the Beast), Catherine Porter (Next to Normal), Jonathan Rayson (Little Shop of Horrors), Sara Schmidt (Jersey Boys, Brooklyn), Lucia Spina (Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots), Maggie Weston (MST’s It’s a Wonderful Life), and Musical Director Meg Zervoulis (American in Paris, Matilda).

  Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. “Bring your friends to an after-hours adventure at Liberty Science Center. Thurs, Nov. 17, 6-to-10 pm. (And on the 3rd Thursday of every month.) Guests 21 and over can enjoy cocktails, food, music, dancing, laser shows, and more at SCIENCE SPEAKEASY! “Travel back in time for a glittering shindig at Liberty Science Center inspired by the Prohibition era. Meet expert whiskey distillers, taste their products, and learn about the science behind the popular spirit. Test your luck and learn about the math behind your favorite casino games. Get dolled up in your spiffiest 1920â€s-inspired outfit; the LSC After Dark team will be on the hunt for the best-dressed guests, and you could win big. Follow the clues and look for our secret stage. If you find it, youâ€ll be treated to an enlightening underground tech performance. Experience a new laser show in our massive IMAX Dome Theater. Tix are $20 (online) and in advance. There will be a $5 additional charge for all tickets purchased at the door on the night of the event.”

 

FOR THE KIDS

 

HUDSON THEATER ENSEMBLE, at the Hudson School Performance Space, 601 Park Ave, HOB. (201) 377-7014; reservations@hudsontheatreensemble.com. Sat & Sun, Nov. 19, 20 & 26, performances 11 am and 1 pm. All tix $10. Silly on Sixth Childrenâ€s Series presents THE FROG PRINCE, a funny and zany musical. (Show runs about 45 minutes.)

 JCTC-KIDS at the Jersey City Theater Center, Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Ave, JC. www.jctcenter.org. Sundays through Dec 11 at 1 pm: Puppetworks presents Lewis Carrollâ€s ALICE IN WONDERLAND.  Tix: Children: $8; $11 at the door. Adult: $9; $12 at the door. School discounts available. Go to www.jctcenter.org for tix.

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. BODIES REVEALED* “LSP presents real human figures and organs that reveal the wonder and beauty of the human form. The exhibition shows detailed views of human anatomy, from whole body displays to individual skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and circulatory systems. Unlike models that idealize the body through the eyes of an artist, this exhibition shows the body and its systems as they really exist, including natural variation.*Bodies Revealed is a premium exhibition, available with the Premium Pass or a Combination Ticket.

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Opens Oct. 15:  National Geographicâ€s EXTREME WEATHER. “Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Among the melting tidewater glaciers of Alaska, National Geographic Emerging Explorer Dr. Erin Pettit leads a young team of researchers into the splash zone at the face of Dawes Glacier aboard a boat custom-designed to get as close as possible to the calving ice. In the Great Plains of the United States, Oklahoma native Justin Walker tries to place pods of sensors inside tornados as part of an effort to determine if tornado outbreaks are growing more extreme. A prolonged draught in California has caused the death of huge swaths of forest, creating a dangerous surge in the intensity of wildfires. Follow researchers and everyday heroes as they uncover surprising connections to help us understand and adapt to our ever-changing weather.”

CLUBS

BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, 141 Bright St, JC. Mon, JAZZ JAM; Tues & Wed: KARAOKE; Thurs: OPEN MIC NIGHT; Fri: COMEDY; Sat & Sun: Brunch, DANCE, KARAOKE, OPEN MIC

OUT OF TOWN HAPPENINGS

 THE NEW VICTORY THEATER, 229 W. 42^nd St, NYC. www.newvictory.org. Nov. 4-13: “From Akram Kahn, arguably the pre-eminent British dance-maker of his generation” (The Telegraph) comes a heartwarming story about our connections to the past, family and finding your own path. CHOTTO DESH, meaning ‘small homeland,’ draws on Khan’s unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, creating a compelling tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh. Performed as a solo dance piece, CHOTTO DESH integrates gorgeous interactive animation and an evocative score to create a brilliant and bewitching adventure.”

NEWARK MUSEUM, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ. (973) 596-6550; www.newarkmuseum.org. Now showing NATIVE ARTISTS OF NORTH AMERICA LONG-TERM INSTALLATION “This fall, the Newark Museum will unveil its newly redesigned and reinterpreted Native American galleries. Featuring more than 100 rarely exhibited objects from throughout the United States and Canada, Native Artists of North America will showcase an exciting selection of works from the permanent collection, dating from the early 19th century to the present, including many objects never before exhibited. Among the works on view will be expertly woven Pomo baskets, exquisite hand-made items of dress from across the continent, and Southwestern pottery and textiles.  Other highlights will include works by the Haida master carver Charles Edenshaw and Pueblo painters Fred Kabotie, Tonita Peña and Awa Tsireh. Additional works by contemporary Native American artists will be installed in adjacent galleries, including recent acquisitions by Jeffrey Gibson and Preston Singletary.”

 SEND US YOUR ARTS LISTINGS. If you have an art opening or performances coming up including visual arts, performing arts and street arts, send an email to:  riverviewobserver@gmail.com and weâ€ll list it in ARTScene.  

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